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It is very common to have swelling after a liposuction procedure, especially in your feet and ankles if you received liposuction on your lower body. Swelling tends to wax and wane over the course of 3 months after your procedure, and will continually improve with time. Elevating your feet will help to alleviate swelling in your feet and ankles.
Feet and ankles usually take a little longer to go down, this is not uncommon try to avoid salt and drink plenty of fluids. Continue to follow up with your PS.
You can expect some swelling after surgery, especially if you had liposuction of your thighs. I would suggest limiting salt, wearing compression stockings on your legs and feet, walking, and elevating your legs when sitting or laying down. As the swelling elsewhere goes down, the swelling in your legs and feet should subside.
Feet and hands often swell after surgery. The wetting solution is partially responsible. Keep salt low. Keep feet elevated, avoid salt. Drink clear liquids that are salt free or very low. My Best, Dr Commons.
It is common for the feet/ankle area to swell after the liposuction procedure. I instruct my patients to elevate their feet, frequent ambulation and monitor the amount of sodium in the diet during the recovery period to help reduce the swelling.
Liposuction doesnt affect tattoos and should be done by someone who is an expert. I suggest seeing somoene who is a specialist to ensure the best outcomes. Dr. Emer.
Asalon25. The elastic garment used for the neck and lower face region after liposuction is somewhat uncomfortable, and I have had patients who have had similar complaints to yours. That particular region does not require elastic garment compression as long as other regions because of lo...
Mb101. It is helpful to wear compression garment for your arms after Liposuction, but caution must be observed because sometimes it can cause swelling of the hands. If this occurs, the garment should be removed for periods of time. However best to get full instructions from your ...
You need to contact your plastic surgeon asap toexamine you. If you develop shortness of breathor pain in the legs call 911. Best wishes.
This is unlikely due to your liposuction. If it persists, I recommend getting a formal evaluation with your Doctor. The scar can be improved with lasers and microneedling/prp. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
I use general anesthesia, because it allows for more fat removal and body shaping. For best results, I recommend a hi definition procedure like VASER liposuction, which can be performed at the same time as a tummy tuck, depending on skin laxity. I use VASER HI DEF with ThermiRF and fat grafting ...
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